US SB482 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 1 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-01 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 1 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-01 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
PHIT Act of 2017 Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a medical care tax deduction for up to $1,000 ($2,000 for a joint return or a head of household) of qualified sports and fitness expenses per year. The bill defines "qualified sports and fitness expenses" as amounts paid exclusively for the sole purpose of participating in a physical activity, including: (1) fitness facility memberships, (2) physical exercise or activity programs, and (3) equipment for a physical exercise or activity program.
Title
PHIT Act of 2017 Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2017
Sponsors
Sen. John Thune [R-SD] | Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Shelley Capito [R-WV] | Sen. Joe Donnelly [D-IN] |
Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] | Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] | Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS] | Sen. John McCain [R-AZ] |
Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI] | Sen. John Barrasso [R-WY] | Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS] | Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] |
Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. Thomas Carper [D-DE] | Sen. Angus King [I-ME] |
Sen. Dean Heller [R-NV] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-03-01 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1267 (Related) 2017-03-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HB6312 (Related) 2018-07-19 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655.
HB6312 (Related) 2018-07-19 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655.
Subjects
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care
Income tax deductions
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Taxation
Health promotion and preventive care
Income tax deductions
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Taxation
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/482/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s482/BILLS-115s482is.pdf |